CVE-2016-8812

Name: CVE-2016-8812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-08T20:59:25.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, NVIDIA GeForce Experience R340 before GFE 2.11.4.125 and R375 before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvstreamkms.sys) allowing a user to cause a stack buffer overflow with specially crafted executable paths, leading to a denial of service or escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, NVIDIA GeForce Experience R340 before GFE 2.11.4.125 and R375 before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvstreamkms.sys) allowing a user to cause a stack buffer overflow with specially crafted executable paths, leading to a denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	<= -

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4247Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93986Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40660/
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4247Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93986Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40660/

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8812?

How severe is CVE-2016-8812?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8812?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST